Ayers, Alfred

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Martin B-26 Marauder

Service number:: 34096370
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Inducted 20 aug 1941, discharged 9 jul 1945.

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: TEC4
Unit:: Merrill's Marauders, Mars Task Force, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional)

Pioneer (729): As member of Merrill's Marauders and Mars Task Force, participated in raids behind Japanese positions in Burma. Cut trails, built bridges and roads, removed or set booby-traps and harassed enemy personnel.

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Detail from Honorable Discharge, army separation qualification record.

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Martin B-26 Marauder

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